This evening is Fashiontini and for once my schedule is open, so I’m able to attend! The information above goes into detail about the event, but I also have a more personal reason for attending.

The uber fabulous Rita Verreos (HSN host/Survivor) is a personal friend of mine, but also a wonderful woman whom I refer to as my mentor. Tonight she will be participating in a Project Runway style competition (which is nothing new to Rita since her brother Nick Verreos was on Project Runway and has since blessed the fashion industry with his exquisite work) and I’m eager to see the outfit she created! Anytime Rita is involved, I’m more than happy to support her.

If you have time tonight, please join us. The fashion show starts at 6:45 pm. Hope to see you there!

Last night I spent the evening throughout San Antonio, at the various primary election events in the city. I witnessed many things last night first hand.

1.) Choco Meza said it best when she said, “There are no losers tonight. What we do next is what makes us winners.” She is an amazing woman and one I will always support in all of her endeavors.

2.) Sometimes the incumbent will lose in a primary and it will shock you. Last night Judge Michael Mery was defeated for his seat as Judge of County Court at Law #12. I know Judge Mery personally and he is an amazing man with wonderful values and work ethic. I have nothing negative at all to say about Mr. Garcia who won the election last night, whom I had the opportunity to meet last night, however I was shocked by the outcome.

3.) I understand why my Father will not run again. Running a campaign is stressful, having a great campaign staff is critical and being active campaigning can be draining not just on the politician but also their family. Last night I could have cut the tension in the air with a butter knife.

I admire everyone who was in the primary election and their staff. Working on the Tina Torres campaign has taught me a lot. Helping Judge Guerrero get re-elected for County Court at Law #7 has also opened my eyes. One day, I hope I can use all of my first hand experience for my own campaign. Until then, I am but a sponge soaking in all of this information and experiences, who now more than ever, admires everything my Father is and stands for.

Please join us tonight from 7:00 – 11:00pm at Coco Lounge off of 281 and 1604 to help support the San Antonio Living History Association. Donation is $20.00 and will include one drink, free appetizers and a chocolate fountain. We’ll also have a dj for entertainment. (Keep your eye out for more posts about this organization as I will be emceeing some of their events in the future)

To view the SALHA website, please click here.

SAHLA is an arts-based educational non-profit dedicated to development of artistic interpretive theatrical programs and productions for residents, students, and tourists.  Our goal is to promote better understanding of San Antonio’s rich heritage using authentic skills and art of living history interpretative theater at schools, civic venues, and historic sites in San Antonio and Texas. Living history interpretative theater is an educational storytelling process that incorporates multiple art genre including theater, music, drama, dance, visual and apparel arts. The objectives of SALHA interpretive programs are to educate, engage, and entertain audiences while enhancing their historical experiences.

Today the January 2010 issue of Latin Connection magazine came out and I’m pleased to announce that yours truly is on the cover! I am sincerely thankful for the opportunity to grace the cover and hope that this is the beginning of many more.

Thank you to Wayne Zamora the Editor of Latin Connection for giving me this opportunity, to Angela Michelle for always being an amazing photographer, Desiree Cervantes for being the best photoshoot assistant, Alex Trey for being wonderfully supportive and Tami Crawford for making sure my make up is always fabulous. Without all of you this wouldn’t be the same.

And of course a special thanks to my family and friends, because they always inspire me to keep pushing myself to do more.

If you’d like to have a copy you can view the website and download or print the pdf file.  Click here for the Latin Connection Magazine website.

The results are in for The Salvation Army red kettle campaign and I’m pleased to announce that I came in second place! I was able to raise over $1,000.00 in contributions and lost by less than $200.00. I am so thankful for everyone who helped me with this endeavor and supported The Salvation Army, which is a truly wonderful charity that I whole heartedly love.

I may only be 25, however I believe the fact that I came in second place and competed with large companies, celebrities and even the Mayor of San Antonio is a testament that persistance does pay off. I most definitely fulfilled my nickname of “The Little Mexican That Could” and I’m pleased to say that.

Back in November, I sat down with Karla Blanco of La Prensa for an interview. Sometimes I get a little behind on the press that I do, so I’m just now posting the article that came out in the newspaper.

Thank you to La Prensa for the wonderful article and the opportunity to share a little more about myself and my beliefs, with the community.

On December 20, 2009, I had another photo shoot with Angela of AM Photography. We met up to shoot the images for my cover of Latin Connection Magazine, as well as do some updated shots. The photo shoot was lots of fun, we definitely took some great photos and Angela has amazing talent. The picture above is from our shoot and I’ll have an album up as soon as I can.

Click here for AM Photography website.

Thank you to the San Antonio Business Journal for their support this month. They featured a photo of myself and Donna Guerra at the last Grand Gusto event, which supported the San Antonio Food Bank. I am happy to support Grand Gusto and will soon be doing public speaking at some of their events.

Click here for a link to Grand Gusto’s website to learn more.

Thank you to FOX News and Shaun Stevens for the live interview on 12/11. I had so much fun showing everyone my kettle and talking about the Red Kettle Campaign. I can’t wait to see how much money we all raise for The Salvation Army!